This whole blackened sludge foolishness seems to be developing into a pretty legitimate fusion within metal circles as of late. In case you weren't paying attention, back in 2010 the Americans in Coffinworm carved a pretty fine name for themselves in this emerging scene with When All Became None, which has slowly gained praise as one of the highlight albums of the style. Four years later, we see them following up on that release. Coming off of an album that's been so well received is never an easy task for a band, but in this case Coffinworm are rising to the challenge and triumphing.

Well I've gotta hand it to them, this is a pretty fantastic record. As much as I really want this to sound like Forgotten Tomb-gone dirty blackened sludge like their last album it's hard not to give this anything less than a 9. 'Lust Vs. Vengeance' pretty much necessitates it.

Well I've gotta hand it to them, this is a pretty fantastic record. As much as I really want this to sound like Forgotten Tomb-gone dirty blackened sludge like their last album it's hard not to give this anything less than a 9. 'Lust Vs. Vengeance' pretty much necessitates it.

Ahh I'm glad you enjoy this more than you did Indian (which I'm still mad at you for by the way ) . It's really not too similar to the debut, yet it retains fantastic quality.